A simulation-based resident-as-teacher program: The impact on teachers and learners.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Simulation-Based Learning
• Internal Medicine Residency Training

Background:

• Residency programs aim to enhance resident teaching capabilities.
• Simulation offers a controlled environment for deliberate practice in teacher training.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of a simulation-based resident-as-teacher (RaT) program on resident teaching skills.
• To assess the effectiveness of a novel training model for future physicians.

Main Methods:

• A RaT program was integrated into an existing 8-case simulation curriculum for 52 internal medicine interns.
• Forty-one residents served as facilitators, receiving workshop training and faculty feedback.
• Resident teaching and feedback skills were measured via pre/post self-assessments and learner evaluations.

Main Results:

• Significant improvements were observed in resident facilitators' self-reported teaching and feedback skills.
• The most notable enhancement was in teaching within a simulated environment (2.81 to 4.16, P < 0.001).
• Intern learners rated the curriculum highly, with 81% deeming it "excellent."

Conclusions:

• Simulation-based RaT programs provide valuable deliberate practice for teaching skills.
• The program enhanced resident facilitators' teaching and feedback abilities.
• This model can guide the development of simulation curricula and RaT programs in medical residencies.